People can become sensitized to biological and chemical pollutants after repeated exposures

Asthma has increased over 100% in the past decade and is linked to poor indoor air quality

Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels

Poor Air Quality and Potential Health Risks

Poor indoor air quality conditions can seriously complicate the lives of anyone suffering from skin issues, allergies, asthma and other breathing problems,symptoms. This isn’t just a nuisance…it’s unhealthy! For children and adults that suffer from asthma or allergies, these conditions can seriously increase the severity of their symptoms.

“It is estimated that most people spend 60 to 90% of their time indoors. The American College of allergists states that 50% of all illness is either caused or aggravated by polluted indoor air.”

According to the department of Consumer Affairs, children are most affected by polluted air. They breathe faster, inhale more air per unit of body weight and are closer to the ground, where the concentrations of pollutants are higher.

In addition to health risks, the air flow restrictions are likely to increase already high utility bills.

Contact EnviroTech today to schedule your freehome inspection.

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